Paris 2024: The opening ceremony's unforgettable moments
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Published 2024-07-27
In nearly a hundred boats, the 206 countries taking part in the Games paraded down the Seine in an outdoor ceremony that was the first of its kind, unhindered except for a steady downpour.
The ceremony featured musical performances by French and international artists. American singer Lady Gaga opened the ceremony with a cover of Zizi Jeanmaire's "Mon truc en plumes," in a tribute to cabaret and music hall.
French artist Aya Nakamura performed a medley of her own songs and those of French singer and composer Charles Aznavour. French singers Juliette Armanet, Philippe Katerine and the heavy metal band Gojira also performed.
Lastly, the ceremony marked the return of Céline Dion. Away from the stage for four years for medical reasons, the Canadian singer closed the festivities with a stirring rendition of Edith Piaf's "Hymne à l'amour" from the sparkling Eiffel Tower.
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All Comments (21)
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Celine's performance at the opening ceremony was nothing short of extraordinary. Her strength and resilience in the face of a challenging neurological disease are profoundly inspiring. Despite her personal battles, she delivered a breathtaking performance that touched the hearts of everyone present. Celine, you have shown us the true meaning of courage and dedication. Your talent and spirit continue to shine brightly, reminding us all of the power of perseverance and the triumph of the human spirit. Thank you for your incredible contribution and for being a beacon of hope and inspiration to us all.
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The Gojira performance is one of the most metal things ive ever seen lol
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WTF??!! Is it the Olypmipcs or a fucking mutants' parade?
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2:22 i watched live as the flag was hoisted upside down and they turned down the wind machine so the flag wouldn't wave and people won't notice.
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Fucking Gojira opening the olympics... the rule book really got thrown out and I'm loving it! When do extreme metal bands get THIS level of exposure. I'm tripping at the fact that millions of people got exposed to Gojira riffs 😆
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Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. Galatians 6:7 Christ is king 👑
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2024 vs 2014 Time to think...
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Celine still got it
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Où est la Sainte Inquisition? Son heure est venue!
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I don’t give a shit about the Olympics. I’m here for the metal.
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i'm here for gojira
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Why are Americans singing at the French Olympics? France has its own talent!!!!
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It felt like the opening ceremony to the hunger games NOT the olympics
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The circus of Freaks
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Worse olympics i seen in 60 years.
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Fan from Algeria 🇩🇿 ❤
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Булгаков давно уже все описал в бале Сатаны
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Франция Макрона... Олимпийская... Я помню и люблю другую Францию... 😢
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Дно полное 😂😂😂
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it looks like Pride parade😮
